Writing an Incident Report
An incident report is a special kind of report that you write when something unusual or unexpected happens during your visit with a patient. This could be anything that isn’t part of the normal care routine. When to Write an Incident Report An incident report is...
Communicating with Patients
When you talk to a patient, you share information with them, and they share information with you. Communication can happen in many ways, such as: Talking Writing Pictures Drawing Actions Understanding the Patient’s Emotions Empathy: Try to understand how the patient...
Steps to Follow Before Hospice Patient Care
Before you start taking care of a patient, follow these important steps. Doing them each time helps you remember and makes them a habit, ensuring both you and your patient are safe and comfortable. 1. Wash Your Hands: Washing your hands helps stop the spread of germs...
Steps to Follow After Hospice Patient Care
It's important to follow these steps after you finish taking care of a patient. Doing these steps every time helps you remember them and makes them a habit. This helps keep both you and your patients safe and healthy. 1. Lower the Patient’s Bed If you raised the bed...